Establishes an online insurance verification system for motor vehicle insurance
This bill establishes a state-run online system requiring auto insurers to electronically report policy details (like issuance, cancellation, and vehicle identification) to the Department of Motor Vehicles. It directly affects insurers writing private passenger or commercial auto insurance in New York, who must submit data including policy numbers, vehicle IDs, and addresses to help identify uninsured vehicles. Key provisions mandate insurers to report policy changes within 14 days (for new policies) or 30 days (for cancellations), with the state using this data to verify insurance status during traffic stops or registrations. The system aims to streamline enforcement of insurance requirements without changing existing coverage standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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A4404
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A4404A
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MODERATE
This bill was amended to add more sponsors and update the legislative history, while removing a repealed section and modifying the online insurance verification system requirements. The changes streamline how insurers report policy cancellations and issuances to the state, update the pilot program language to a permanent system, and adjust the regulatory framework for insurance verification.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding 31 new sponsors and changing the legislative status from introduction to committee discharge with amendments. The substantive policy scope shifted from establishing a pilot program to establishing a permanent online verification system.
SCOPE
Changed the online insurance verification system from a pilot program to a permanent system, removing the one-year testing requirement.
REQUIREMENT
Updated the reporting requirements for insurance cancellations and issuances, clarifying the timeline for filing notices with the commissioner.
Removed Section 2 which repealed certain provisions of the vehicle and traffic law related to motor vehicle insurance.
ELIGIBILITY
Added 31 new sponsors to the bill, expanding the coalition of legislators supporting the insurance verification system.
TECHNICAL
Updated bill numbering from A4404 to A4404A to reflect the amended version.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 16, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4404A
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Aron Wieder
DDemocratic
Co
Billy Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
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